Early Years Teaching Assistant - Wolverhampton

Aspire People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school community

Professional development opportunities

Make a real impact on a child’s教育jour

250 referral bonus

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant in Wolverhampton to support a pupil with SEN on a 1:1 basis and assist in planning engaging activities. You will work with the class teacher, SENCO and other staff to promote positive behaviour, social development and effective learning strategies, with ongoing training offered.

Relevant Level 2/3 TA qualifications are desirable but not essential; patience, empathy and clear communication are essential to help the child

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Understanding of SEN/additional needs.
• Patience, empathy and excellent communication.
• Positive, proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Help to manage behaviour in a positive and consistent way.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN understanding

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Wolverhampton

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives?

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Help to manage behaviour in a positive and consistent way.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children (ideally in a school setting).
• Understanding of supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• A positive and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a child's educational journey.

We also offer you a 250 referral bonus for recommendations of candidates suitable for any of the roles we are currently recruiting for.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.